Dark underarms often make us feel embarrassed. Sometimes we are unable to wear our favourite clothes because of this blackness. There are many reasons why the underarms appear dark. For example, from shaving to using hair removal cream, excessive sweating or using deodorants etc., the underarms turn black.
In such a situation, it is necessary to take extra care of them. As such, many types of underarms creams are available in the market. But if you want, you can lighten your underarms more by making some masks at home too. So, today in this article, the founder of RVMUA Academy, celebrity makeup artist and skincare expert Riya Vashisht is telling you which masks you can apply to remove the blackness of the underarms-
Lemon and glycerin mask
Vitamin C present in lemon acts as a skin-lightening agent. In such a situation, making an underarms mask with its help can be a good idea.
Necessary Ingredients-
- Half a teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon glycerine
Method to prepare and apply-
- First of all, extract the juice of a lemon.
- Now put it in a small bowl. Also, add glycerine to it and mix it well.
- Now apply it to your underarms and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Finally, clean this mask with the help of water.
Make a pack with lemon juice, gram flour, curd and turmeric
An excellent underarms pack can be prepared with the help of gram flour, curd and turmeric along with lemon juice.
Necessary Ingredients-
- few drops of lemon juice
- one spoon gram of flour
- a spoonful of curd
- a pinch of turmeric
Method to prepare and apply-
- To make this mask, first of all, prepare a smooth paste by adding gram flour, curd and turmeric to lemon juice in a bowl.
- After this, apply it to your underarms and leave it like this for ten minutes.
- Finally, with the help of water, you clean your skin by rubbing it lightly.
Use cloves and almonds
Clove and almonds can also prove to be great underarm packs. You mix honey and curd in it.
Necessary Ingredients-
- two to three cloves
- two almonds
- half teaspoon honey
- a spoonful of curd
Method to prepare and apply-
- To make this pack, grind cloves and almonds and make powder.
- Now add honey and curd to it and mix it.
- Apply this mask on your underarms and leave it for some time.
- In the end, clean your underarms with the help of water.
Use neem leaves and Multani Mitti
When it comes to skincare, it is considered very good to use neem leaves and Multani mitti. You can make an underarms pack by adding tamarind water to it.
Necessary Ingredients-
- few neem leaves
- two teaspoons Multani Mitti
- as required Tamarind water
Method to prepare and apply-
- First of all, grind neem leaves and make a paste.
- Now prepare a smooth paste by adding Multani Mitti and tamarind water to it.
- Now apply it on your underarms and leave it like this for 15 minutes.
- Finally, clean the skin with the help of water.
Use seasonal and sandalwood powder
Seasonal lightens your skin. Sandalwood powder, aloe vera and honey can be mixed with this.
Necessary Ingredients-
- 1 teaspoon dried chives powder
- 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder
- 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
- half teaspoon honey
Method to prepare and apply-
- First of all, dry the peels of sweet lime in the sun and then prepare its powder.
- Now put it in a bowl. Also, mix sandalwood powder, aloe vera gel and honey in it.
- Apply this mask to your underarms and leave it for 15 minutes.
- At last, you clean your skin with the help of water.
So now you also apply these masks and get rid of the blackness of the underarms.
Image Credit – freepik
DISCLAIMER
Your skin and body are as different as you are. We endeavour to bring you correct, safe and expert-verified information through our articles and social media handles, but still, you must consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.
